NewsELA Article Quiz

How old was the fossil scientists found in Peru?

• 24 million years

• 42.6 million years

• 10.3 million years

• 40 million years

What is the name of the large paddle on the creature's tail?

• Flupe

• Splasher

• Fluke

• Paddle

The fossil described evolved into this animal:

• Dolphin

• Blue Whale

• Shark

• Seahorse

What were some of the creatures in the four-legged whale's diet?

• Fish or Crustaceans

• Sea Sponges and Crabs

• Crabs

• Other whales

How fast did a fluke allow the whale to swim?

• 5 mph

• 30 mph

• 90 mph

• 2 mph

How did scientists conclude the creature was a swimmer?

• Powerful Tail & Webbed Feet

• Webbed Feet and Gills

• Gills and Tail

• None

Which of the following is an unique characteristic early whales had?

• A short snout

• The ability to swim

• Hooves on its toes and fingers

• A tail

What was the scientific name of the ancient whale species?

• Peregocatus Pacific

• Peregocetus pacificus

• Archaeoceti

• Pakicetus

How did these early whales travel from India to the Americas?

• By crossing the North Atlantic

• By crossing the land in between

• By crossing the South Atlantic

Around how long ago did these four legged whales go extinct?

• 77 million years ago

• 66 million years ago

• 80 million years ago

• 20 million years ago